\begin{itemize}
\item Value of Libre/Open pimux dramatically underestimated\\
- (and does not presently exist: SiFive IOF not suitable as-is)
- \item {\bf Only current option: license a commercial Pinmux }
- \item Actual muxing, like SRAM cells, is deceptively simple
+ (and does not presently exist: SiFive's IOF not suitable as-is)\\
+ {\bf Only current option: license a commercial Pinmux }
+ \item Actual muxing (like SRAM cells) is deceptively simple
\item Actual pinmuxes are enormous: auto-generation essential
\item HDLs completely unsuited to auto-generation task\\
- (TRM, docs): {\bf Modern OO language features needed}
+ (TRM, docs): {\bf Modern OO language needed i.e. python}
\item Scenario Analysis / Verification and auto-generation of
- different HDLs far easier in a Modern OO language
+ different HDLs far easier in a Modern OO language\\
+ (better libraries, more developers)
\item Standardisation for RISC-V saves implementors from huge
duplication cost (HDL, firmware, docs, maintenance)
\item { \bf Ultimately it's about saving money and reducing risk }